Hanham Mount
Hanham Mount
Pictures of the Wesley Big Event can be found here.
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On
a sunny winters morning
looking out to the Mendip Hills it is difficult to believe that from this
place years ago Baptists fled persecuted for their faith. Later John Cennick and
George Whitfield would be instrumental in the influence of John Wesley to
commence his open air ministry.
A message of Good News that may have saved the land from revolution and changed the hearts and minds of the miners who massed to hear him. |
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not far from Hanham Methodist Church it is now a Methodist Heritage site owned
by South Glos. Council. Much has happened since first structured in 1951 for the
Festival of Britain, a replica pulpit and beacon to shine across three counties
was placed in position.
Urban development has replaced market gardens and now it needs care after further development so that the many overseas visitors and visiting children and school groups can learn and enjoy this wonderful gem. |
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Also that special events and services can take place where only a few years ago Lord Soper preached at a dedication ceremony. Local people have joined together to form 'Friends of Hanham Mount' to join with the council to ensure the that the site is preserved. ACW |
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The replica pulpit which was sited on Hanham Mount in 1951 in the Festival of Britain celebrations has now been replaced as it was destroyed by vandals. |
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The Beacon’s original lantern was taken down in October
2006 as it was considered unsafe.
A new lantern was erected and had it's first test on 14th November 2007, and the turn on was featured on BBC Points West on 15th November 2007. Thanks to Gordon James for the Photo - more photos to follow. |
For more information on Hanham Mount, please contact Arnold Wheeler.
2003 was the Tercentenary of the birth of John Wesley, a special service was held at the Mount on 22nd June, with the Sermon given, by the Rev Ian White. (Ian ministered at Hanham in the early 1980s)
Information on the Wesley Big Event can be found here.
